A skin-conditioning ingredient that supports preservation.
What it is
Sodium levulinate is the sodium salt of levulinic acid, which can be made from plant sugars. It is often used together with sodium anisate in alternative preservation systems.
Where it is used
Found in products labelled as naturally preserved: creams, cleansers and toners.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
It is not listed as a preservative in Annex V; products relying on it still need a working preservation system.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – miscellaneous
- Enhancing the appearance of dry and/or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (518)
- Weightless Serum · Lumene
- Rich Eye Cream · Lumene
- Weightless Moisturizer · Lumene
- Rich Day Cream · Lumene
- Rich Night Balm · Lumene
- Rice Proteins + Linden Shampoo · KORRES
- Pure Greek Olive Nourishing Shampoo · KORRES
- Apothecary Wild Rose Day-Brightening Gel-Cream · KORRES
- Black Pine Primus Youth Renewal Sleeping Facial · KORRES
- Barber Face + Beard Cleanser for Men · KORRES
- Brightening + Dark Spot Routine ($176 Value) · KORRES
- Aloe and Dittany Shampoo · KORRES